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OUR Board of Directors

At Men’s Health Foundation, our Board of Directors is not only our governing body, it is a living reflection of our mission, our values, and the diverse communities we serve. Our Board members are deeply committed to advancing equitable, culturally competent care for all men, especially those who have historically been marginalized or underserved.

We believe our Board must look like the community it represents , not just in lived experience and cultural identity, but in the breadth of professional expertise it brings to the table. From healthcare and public health to finance, law, community advocacy, and beyond, our Board is intentionally composed of leaders whose skills and perspectives ensure MHF approaches today’s challenges with clarity and purpose.

This diversity of thought and experience strengthens our ability to lead boldly and with compassion. It keeps us grounded in our mission: to connect men to comprehensive healthcare through education, collaboration, and advocacy, inspiring and empowering all men to live longer, healthier and happier lives.

 

Tony Mills, MD

Dr. Anthony Mills is an HIV Specialist and is the CEO of Men’s Health Foundation and president of the Southern California Men’s Medical Group in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mills is also the principal investigator at Mills Clinical Research and an assistant professor of medicine at UCLA School of Medicine.

  • Dr. Mills earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University and his medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Mills has an extensive research background and has conducted numerous clinical trials for HIV treatment and prevention. Dr. Mills is a member of the Infectious Disease Society of American, HIV Medical Association, International AIDS Society, IAS-USA, and the American Academy of HIV Medicine.

 

Aaron Battista

Aaron Battista is currently a Managing Partner at Ember Company, CRO at TRP and a retail advisor and people weaver. Recent projects include Newstand, Tishman Speyer, Dylan's Candy Bar, RHONE, Michael Stars, Frame Denim, MoMA, Reformation, RC Capsule, The Vend, SONOS, Boll & Branch, Tea Forte, SF MoMA and STORY.

  • Advisor to Dallimore & Co, working with brands on strategic planning and retail expansion. Prior to starting Battista Co., he served as the Chief Retail Officer at Kellwood Company, an apparel and specialty retail conglomerate. At Kellwood, he managed the global expansion of all Kellwood Retail Brands which included Vince, Rebecca Taylor, Adam, BLK DNM, and Scotch & Soda. He led the launch of retail businesses for a number of these brands, which only had wholesale divisions.

    Previously, the Vice President of Retail at VF Corp.'s Contemporary Brand Coalition, which included Seven for all Mankind, Splendid and Ella Moss. At VF Corp., he developed and led the strategic expansions with over 30 years of experience in the retail space, including previous roles with Gucci, The Body Shop, Swatch, and Lucky Brand.

    Aaron Battista received a BA from The University of Massachusetts.

    Currently on the Advisory Boards of Ember Company, Stantt, Holstee, Loli Beauty, Ommni.io and IV.AI

    Supporter of the MS Foundation, ERA Coalition, Southern Poverty Law Center, NAACP, ACLU, FreeArts, and SmileTrain.

Sylvester Dukes

Sylvester Dukes is an accomplished HR Compensation Professional with a dynamic background spanning military service and the tech industry. After nine years in the United States Air Force as an aircraft maintenance technician, Sylvester transitioned into human resources, bringing precision, discipline, and a people-first mindset to his work in the data technology sector.

  • He is a two-time Pinnacle Award winner at Cotality and a 2024 NHRA OC Team of Excellence honoree, recognized for driving inclusive, high-performing teams.

    Sylvester holds a Master’s in Human Resources from Pepperdine University. He brings to the board a business-first, people-always perspective, with a passion for creating spaces where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered.

 

Mark Smith

Mark is a founding Board Member of Men’s Health Foundation as well as a patient of the practice for over 20 years. He currently serves as the Board’s Chairman and Chair of the Finance Committee. Mark’s business career of nearly 25 years was spent at The Capital Group Companies, a Los Angeles based international investment management firm. 

  • At Capital, Mark fulfilled a number of executive marketing and global administrative roles before he retired. In addition to MHF, Mark spends his time volunteering to help individuals and organizations devoted to recovering from substance abuse disorders.

David Shaul

David Shaul is partner/owner of BRS/Gage Talent Agency with offices in both Los Angeles and New York.

He has been an agent for over 40 years after graduating from Ithaca College with a BFA in Theatre Arts Management.

  • He started his career in NYC and spent 15 years as a Broadway theatre agent prior to moving to Los Angeles in the late 90s. He has headed the LA office of BRS/Gage since 2000 where his primary focus is actors for TV and film. He served on the Steering Committee of AIDS LifeCycle, a 545-mile charity bike event and the largest single AIDS fundraiser in the world, and completed the ride five times.

    David has been a patient of Dr. Tony Mills for over two decades, and continues to be a client of Mens Health Foundation.

 

Nico Guerrero

Nico Guerrero has a background in specialty underwriting, specifically media and entertainment, providing financing for films, TV series, live entertainment venues, music catalogs and more. He has been with Banc of California’s Media and Entertainment department for the last three years.

  • He has been involved in teaching financial literacy to immigrants and teenagers, as well as community outreach programs for LGBTQIA+ at risk youth. Originally from Bogota, Colombia, he moved to the US with his family when he was five years old and post college has lived in Orlando, NYC, Atlanta and most recently in Los Angeles since 2023.

    Nico has been a patient at Men’s Health Foundation since shortly after moving to LA.

Michael Yager

Michael is a founding Board Member of Men’s Health Foundation as well as a patient of the practice for over 20 years. He currently serves as the Board’s Secretary and has served on multiple committees.

Michael is the Senior Vice President of Media and Entertainment at Banc of California.

  • Michael’s banking career has spanned over 35 years with multiple Financial Institutions with a two-decade long career at Union Bank – The Private Bank. Michael began his banking career in Dallas, Texas and later moved to Los Angeles where his career expanded and grew from Retail and Business Banking into the Entertainment World and Private Banking.

    Michael has served on many boards over the years, from the Southern California Counseling Center, the Maple Center, the Latino Theater, L.A., the ‘Swanton Family Foundation-Grant Committee, the Jeffrey Foundaton, and Trusted Advisor. Focusing on mental and physical health is a core value of Michael’s Board commitments.

    Michael is a graduate of Kansas State University and a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Michael is married and lives in Beverly Hills with his four Maltese babies.